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have been utilized in both historical and contemporary politics: (a) The use of diplomacy and the formation of coalitions; (b) Vio...
different styles. Yet, while this may be the case, certainly there must be lines drawn and the author is not quite so critical of...
sense. After all, it is a comedy and many comedies at least hint at politics. The author also points out that Mandragola is not a ...
end all of leadership. Leadership is more than simply doing what the people say they want. It is acting to fulfill the needs of th...
the day and time in which they were written. Of course, no true political analyst can be excused simply for that reason. Still, it...
that what is done is not as important as the character of the leader nor of his ability to lead. At the same time, unlike a preach...
The Prince, it is clear that they came from a multitude of places, but most notably from the example of Borgia. Some ideas would c...
greedy for gain" (Machiavelli 56). Men, Machiavelli argued, were by nature more interested in their own good than in achieving th...
science or subjects in the humanities do not. Both classic philosophy and modern philosophy seem to make political philosophy a qu...
too saw that the people needed leadership. The general public was thought not quite capable of making the big decisions. While Mac...
that men with their wisdom cannot direct them and that no one can even help them; and because of this they would have us believe t...
the effects of "Original Sin" (Hundersmarck 133). While Machiavelli agreed with this stance, he did not do so because of theology....
that same year his friend and critic Francesco Guicciardini, Papal Commissary of War in Lombardy, hired him in two minor diplomati...
to use almost any means to achieve his ends that has the most direct appeal to many amoral leaders of today. Some psychologists fi...
of the government was quick and without "civil commotion." But while Machiavelli praises Agathocles on one hand, he also points ...
King of France in 1589 (2000). He was raised in the Protestant faith and "he settled the religious question by adopting Catholicis...
but weak, and Medici was allowed to return to power (2000). Machiavelli was dismissed but was soon afterward imprisoned, and sub...
the ultimate goal or greater good." In essence, he is arguing, according to Oldham, that the end justifies the means and that any ...
a prince should behave and when behavior is justifiable. The author also to an extent addresses the nature of man. At least one ca...
Dantes (1999) Florentine origin, one first must ascertain the reasons why people are drawn to his work. Is it that poems are enjo...
concern the ultimate goal or greater good." In essence, he is arguing, according to Oldham, that the end justifies the means and t...
In six pages the realist theory and Machiavelli's political influence are examined within the context of the contemporary war with...
for the people. Leadership and theories of leadership have come a long way since Machiavellis time. Heider (1986) claims that lea...
This paper addresses Nietzche's Machiavelli's views on human nature, politics, and society. This five page paper has two sources ...
This paper analyzes the various political theories of Machiavelli's The Prince in terms of manipulating beliefs, the use of rhetor...
This paper examines the historical importance of the Renaissance as it impacted Machiavelli's work, The Prince. This five page pa...
This paper examines the similarities between Alexander The Great's military tactics and the political tactics described in Machiav...
This paper examines Hobbes' work, Leviathan, as well as Machiavelli's, The Prince as they relate to the beginnings of political th...
In five pages this paper examines the leadership construct and the idea of virtue as it is featured in The Prince by Niccolo Machi...
In six pages the Machiavellian approach is applied to Macbeth and examines the Lord and Lady's actions in comparison with Machiave...